The purpose of this current study was to identify if any correlational patterns exist
between transformational leadership behaviors and individual values. Values often
influence leadership behaviors. Assertions regarding the merits transformational
leadership training without considering individual values as a moderator may be
incomplete. Four value clusters consisting of self-transcendence, conservatism, openness
to change, and self-enhancement as measured by the Portrait Value Questionnaire act as
predictor variables. Transformational leadership characterized by five behavioral
subscales consisting of idealized influence, intellectual stimulation, individual
consideration, and individual motivation measured by the Multifactor Questionnaire
Short Form act as the criterion variable. Participants of this current study consisted of
two leadership and management courses at a university located in North Texas.
Correlational relationships between individual value and transformational leadership
dispositions become apparent from assessments within this current study. The findings
of this study identified correlational relationships between transformational leadership
and self-transcendence, conservatism, openness to change values. Consistent with
previous research, the current study reinforces the construct that values influence
leadership behavior. Practitioners such as human resource managers may find the results
of this current study insightful in developing assessment and transformational leadership
development strategies.

I want dedicate this dissertation to my wife. I began this journey at the beginning
of our lives together and attempted to explain the level of commitment it would require.
You had no idea at the time what you were signing up for but remained supportive
throughout the entire process. I could not have completed this project without your
support. I am truly grateful for your patience, understanding, and the partnership you
provided to help me achieve my goal.

Acknowledgements:

I want to acknowledge the support and assistance from my committee. Dr.
Cromer and Dr. Barfield-Cottledge were always willing and available to assist. They
were both very insightful and helpful throughout my journey. I am extremely grateful for
the mentorship and guidance of Dr. Hamilton. Her responsiveness is second to none and
her willingness to provide support and recommendations to obstacles that arose were
invaluable to me. I will always be grateful for her personal commitment to my success
and hope to pay it forward to others in the future.